This flag is attributed to Captain Pirimi Tāhiwi, a member of the New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion. In the centre of the flag is a taiaha crossed by a tewhatewha (both are traditional weapons). The wording in the centre says, 'Te Hoko Whitu a Tu' (the war party of Tūmatauenga, the god of war) N-Z-N-C (New Zealand Native Contingent). Around the outside it says 'New Zealand Maori Contin[gent], N.Z. Pioneers'.
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1984.1628
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